Busted Hair Myths

Girls have always talked about hair. Over the years, there has been false information being passed around.. Here are some myths regarding hair.

Shampooing hair daily with remove too many natural oils.

• Daily hair washing will prevent oily scalp and dandruff
• Use shampoos and conditioners made for dry hair if hair gets dry when washed daily
• Washing hair daily prevents build up of toxins and allergens from the environment

Cold water prevents hair from frizzing.

• Environmental elements effect frizz
• Damaged hair can look frizzy
• Cold water will make hair look shinier

Brush hair 100 strokes.

• Over-brushing may cause damage
• May cause split ends and breakage
• Use only as many strokes as it takes for hair to be tangle free and in place

Trimming hair frequently will make it grow.

• Diet and health affect hair growth
• Trimming damaged hair will prevent ends from breaking instead and appear not to grow

Home hair remedies aren’t effective.

• Ingredients like mayo, eggs, avocado, and olive oil must be rinsed thoroughly to not leave a residue
• Residue on hair attracts dust and can make hair sticky giving the appearance of ineffectiveness

Heat on hair can cause damage.

• Not true when heat is applied to dry hair
• Wet hair is more susceptible to damage
• Excessive heat at high temperatures can cause damage

Stress causes baldness and hair thinning.

• Hair loss is affected by heredity, nutrition, medication, health and hair treatments
• There are a few more hairs lost during stress, but it is usually unnoticeable and it is temporary

Pluck one hair and 2 hairs will grow

• Only one grows back
• Roots can be damaged with repeated plucking

Hair care is more simple with accurate information.